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Page 1: Welcome to of Reno. Since we cannot change reality, let us change the eyes which see reality

Welcome to

Welcome to

of Renoof Reno

Page 2: Welcome to of Reno. Since we cannot change reality, let us change the eyes which see reality

Since we cannot change reality,

let us change the eyes which

see reality.

Since we cannot change reality,

let us change the eyes which

see reality.

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We must be the change

we wish to see in the world.

Mahatma Gandhi

We must be the change

we wish to see in the world.

Mahatma Gandhi

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If the only prayer

you say in your entire life

is “Thank you,” that will suffice…

Meister Eckhart

If the only prayer

you say in your entire life

is “Thank you,” that will suffice…

Meister Eckhart

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Unity Ministry of Reno is a spiritual community centered in God,

fostering spiritual growth, inner strength, integrity and learning. Through the teachings of Jesus

Christ, faith, prayer and meditation, our loving family provides

inspiration, healing and service to our church and community.

Unity Ministry of Reno is a spiritual community centered in God,

fostering spiritual growth, inner strength, integrity and learning. Through the teachings of Jesus

Christ, faith, prayer and meditation, our loving family provides

inspiration, healing and service to our church and community.

Our MissionOur Mission

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Unity believes: There is one Presence and one Power in the universe and in our lives, and that power is God. God is absolute Spirit , absolute good and everywhere present.

Unity believes: There is one Presence and one Power in the universe and in our lives, and that power is God. God is absolute Spirit , absolute good and everywhere present.

One Presence/One PowerOne Presence/One Power

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Unity believes:  Human beings are expressions of God and have the spark of divinity, the Christ Spirit within.  Therefore, they are inherently good.

Unity believes:  Human beings are expressions of God and have the spark of divinity, the Christ Spirit within.  Therefore, they are inherently good.

The Christ Individualized in Everyone

The Christ Individualized in Everyone

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Unity believes:  Human beings create their own experiences by the activity of their thoughts.  "A thought held in mind produces after its own kind."  Positive thoughts produce positive results. Negative thoughts produce negative results.

Unity believes:  Human beings create their own experiences by the activity of their thoughts.  "A thought held in mind produces after its own kind."  Positive thoughts produce positive results. Negative thoughts produce negative results.

Law of Mind ActionLaw of Mind Action

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Unity believes:   Prayer is the link that connects us with God. Through affirmative prayer we bring forth good, and it is through denials we let go of negative thoughts that keep us from a greater experience of Good/God.

Unity believes:   Prayer is the link that connects us with God. Through affirmative prayer we bring forth good, and it is through denials we let go of negative thoughts that keep us from a greater experience of Good/God.

Denials & AffirmationsDenials & Affirmations

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Unity believes:   Prayer is communion with God either silently or audibly. Meditation is listening to or waiting upon God... man's spiritual approach to God.

Unity believes:   Prayer is communion with God either silently or audibly. Meditation is listening to or waiting upon God... man's spiritual approach to God.

Prayer & MeditationPrayer & Meditation

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Unity believes: Knowing and understanding the laws of life (Truth) are not enough.  We must also strive to live the Truth that we know.

Unity believes: Knowing and understanding the laws of life (Truth) are not enough.  We must also strive to live the Truth that we know.

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We accept Jesus Christ as our spiritual teacher and recognize that the same Christ Spirit that was within Jesus is also within us.

We accept Jesus Christ as our spiritual teacher and recognize that the same Christ Spirit that was within Jesus is also within us.

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Unity Ministry of Reno is a spiritual community centered in God,

fostering spiritual growth, inner strength, integrity and learning. Through the teachings of Jesus

Christ, faith, prayer and meditation, our loving family provides

inspiration, healing and service to our church and community.

Unity Ministry of Reno is a spiritual community centered in God,

fostering spiritual growth, inner strength, integrity and learning. Through the teachings of Jesus

Christ, faith, prayer and meditation, our loving family provides

inspiration, healing and service to our church and community.

Our MissionOur Mission

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Please take a moment to turn off your cell phones.Please take a moment to turn off your cell phones.

Also, please be sure your car is locked.  We are a community church and can not watch our cars while in church!

Also, please be sure your car is locked.  We are a community church and can not watch our cars while in church!

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We have worked hard to provide a wonderful Children’s Church. Our

Sunday Service does not lend itself to the interest of children. If you bring a child to the service, we

honor that; however in the interest of others, we ask you to sit in the

back row where exit is easily available.

We have worked hard to provide a wonderful Children’s Church. Our

Sunday Service does not lend itself to the interest of children. If you bring a child to the service, we

honor that; however in the interest of others, we ask you to sit in the

back row where exit is easily available.

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Unity…

A family church of

Loving hearts and open minds,

Transforming humankind,

One heart, one mind at a time...

Unity…

A family church of

Loving hearts and open minds,

Transforming humankind,

One heart, one mind at a time...

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Whoever you are,

Wherever you are

Along your journey of faith,

You are welcome in this place.

Whoever you are,

Wherever you are

Along your journey of faith,

You are welcome in this place.

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Please take a moment to turn off your cell phones.

Please take a moment to turn off your cell phones.

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Whether you are our guest for the first

time or the 100th time, we are blessed

and honored to have you with us today.

Unity of Reno is a place where we gather

to remember the Truth of our oneness

with God and with each other.

Whether you are our guest for the first

time or the 100th time, we are blessed

and honored to have you with us today.

Unity of Reno is a place where we gather

to remember the Truth of our oneness

with God and with each other.

Welcome...Welcome...

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Welcome to

Welcome to

of Renoof Reno

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Sacred LoveSacred Love

You are sacred love You are sacred love

Sacred love is all that you areSacred love is all that you are

You are sacred loveYou are sacred love

Sacred love is all that you areSacred love is all that you are

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Show the way God Show the way God

Show the way,Show the way,

I want to live in such a state I want to live in such a state

of grace.of grace.

Lead the way GodLead the way God

Lead the way,Lead the way,

I want to live in such a state I want to live in such a state

of grace of grace

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You are  sacred peaceYou are  sacred peace

Sacred peace is all that you Sacred peace is all that you

areare

You are sacred peaceYou are sacred peace

Sacred peace is all that you Sacred peace is all that you

areare

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Show the way GodShow the way God

Show the wayShow the way

I want to live in such a state of I want to live in such a state of

gracegrace

Lead the way GodLead the way God

lead the waylead the way

I want to live in such a state of I want to live in such a state of

grace.grace.

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This is the dayThis is the day

that the Lord has made.that the Lord has made.

I will rejoiceI will rejoice

and be glad in it.and be glad in it.

This is the dayThis is the day

that the Lord has made.that the Lord has made.

I will rejoiceI will rejoice

and be glad in it.and be glad in it.

LoVLoV

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I am the Light of God,

I am the Love of God,

I am the Power of God,

I am the Presence of God,

Where ever I am God is…(repeat)

I am the Light of God,

I am the Love of God,

I am the Power of God,

I am the Presence of God,

Where ever I am God is…(repeat)

I Am The Light of GodI Am The Light of God

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You are the Light of God,

You are the Love of God,

You are the Power of God,

You are the Presence of God,

Where ever You are God is…

(repeat)

You are the Light of God,

You are the Love of God,

You are the Power of God,

You are the Presence of God,

Where ever You are God is…

(repeat)

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We are the Light of God,

We are the Love of God,

We are the Power of God,

We are the Presence of God,

Where ever we are God is.

We are the Light of God,

We are the Love of God,

We are the Power of God,

We are the Presence of God,

Where ever we are God is.

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AffirmationAffirmation

I embrace change in me.I embrace change in me.

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I live, move and have my being

in One Presence,

One Mind, One Life, One Love in all,

through all, as all,

God the Good, Omnipotent.

I live, move and have my being

in One Presence,

One Mind, One Life, One Love in all,

through all, as all,

God the Good, Omnipotent.

Statement of BeingStatement of Being

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I live, move and have my being

in One Presence,

One Mind, One Life, One Love in all,

through all, as all,

God the Good, Omnipotent.

God the Good, Omnipotent.

I live, move and have my being

in One Presence,

One Mind, One Life, One Love in all,

through all, as all,

God the Good, Omnipotent.

God the Good, Omnipotent.

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Yes, Lord, YesYes, Lord, YesYes, Lord, YesYes, Lord, Yes

I say Yes, Lord, Yes,I say Yes, Lord, Yes,

To your will and to your way.To your will and to your way.

I say Yes, Lord, Yes, I say Yes, Lord, Yes,

I will trust you and obey.I will trust you and obey.

When Your Spirit speaks to me,When Your Spirit speaks to me,

With my whole heart I’ll agreeWith my whole heart I’ll agree

And my answer will be Yes, Lord, And my answer will be Yes, Lord,

Yes!Yes!

I say Yes, Lord, Yes,I say Yes, Lord, Yes,

To your will and to your way.To your will and to your way.

I say Yes, Lord, Yes, I say Yes, Lord, Yes,

I will trust you and obey.I will trust you and obey.

When Your Spirit speaks to me,When Your Spirit speaks to me,

With my whole heart I’ll agreeWith my whole heart I’ll agree

And my answer will be Yes, Lord, And my answer will be Yes, Lord,

Yes!Yes!

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I say Yes, Lord, Yes,

Guide me all along the way.

I say Yes, Lord, Yes,

Guide me to You without sway.

When Your Spirit speaks to me

From my troubles I am freed,

And my answer will be

Yes, Lord, Yes!

I say Yes, Lord, Yes,

Guide me all along the way.

I say Yes, Lord, Yes,

Guide me to You without sway.

When Your Spirit speaks to me

From my troubles I am freed,

And my answer will be

Yes, Lord, Yes!

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I say Yes, Lord, Yes,

When the world seems so unkind.

I say Yes, Lord, Yes,

Ease my mind and heart combined.

When Your Spirit speaks to me,

I am filled with love and peace,

And my answer will be

Yes, Lord, Yes!

I say Yes, Lord, Yes,

When the world seems so unkind.

I say Yes, Lord, Yes,

Ease my mind and heart combined.

When Your Spirit speaks to me,

I am filled with love and peace,

And my answer will be

Yes, Lord, Yes!

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Sweep Over My SoulSweep Over My Soul

Sweep over my soul

Sweep over my soul

Come gracious Spirit

Sweep over my soul

Sweep over my soul

Sweep over my soul

Come gracious Spirit

Sweep over my soul

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Sweep out hate and fear, Sweep out hate and fear,

Sweep out hate and fear;Sweep out hate and fear;

Come, gracious Spirit, Come, gracious Spirit,

Sweep out hate and fear.Sweep out hate and fear.

Sweep out hate and fear, Sweep out hate and fear,

Sweep out hate and fear;Sweep out hate and fear;

Come, gracious Spirit, Come, gracious Spirit,

Sweep out hate and fear.Sweep out hate and fear.

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Sweep in love and peace, Sweep in love and peace,

Sweep in love and peace;Sweep in love and peace;

Come, gracious Spirit, Sweep Come, gracious Spirit, Sweep

in love and peace.in love and peace.

Sweep in love and peace, Sweep in love and peace,

Sweep in love and peace;Sweep in love and peace;

Come, gracious Spirit, Sweep Come, gracious Spirit, Sweep

in love and peace.in love and peace.

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Sweep in grace and joy, Sweep in grace and joy,

Sweep in grace and joy;Sweep in grace and joy;

Come, gracious Spirit, Come, gracious Spirit,

Sweep in grace and joy.Sweep in grace and joy.

Sweep in grace and joy, Sweep in grace and joy,

Sweep in grace and joy;Sweep in grace and joy;

Come, gracious Spirit, Come, gracious Spirit,

Sweep in grace and joy.Sweep in grace and joy.

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How can I look at this?How can I look at this?

   

What can I learn from this?What can I learn from this?

In what way could this be reflecting my In what way could this be reflecting my

deeper desire? deeper desire?

Why is this happening Why is this happening for for me? me? 

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My inner thoughts My inner thoughts

My hearts desiresMy hearts desires

Shall mold and make the wayShall mold and make the way

I will love and I will liveI will love and I will live

In peace and joy today.In peace and joy today.

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With us for the first time today ?

Please don’t feel you need to give.

It is our joy to have you as our guest !

With us for the first time today ?

Please don’t feel you need to give.

It is our joy to have you as our guest !

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Divine love, through me,

blesses and multiplies

all that I am, all that I have,

all that I give

and all that I receive.

Divine love, through me,

blesses and multiplies

all that I am, all that I have,

all that I give

and all that I receive.

Unity Blessing of Our Tithes and OfferingsUnity Blessing of Our Tithes and Offerings

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Everything that we have,

Everything that we are,

Every moment is a blessing from our God.

It’s endless love that we breathe,

It’s endless love that we receive.

What has freely come we now let freely go.

Everything that we have,

Everything that we are,

Every moment is a blessing from our God.

It’s endless love that we breathe,

It’s endless love that we receive.

What has freely come we now let freely go.

Everything That We HaveEverything That We Have

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Everything that we have,

Everything that we are,

Every moment is a blessing from our God.

It’s endless love that we breathe,

It’s endless love that we receive.

What has freely come we now let freely go.

Everything that we have,

Everything that we are,

Every moment is a blessing from our God.

It’s endless love that we breathe,

It’s endless love that we receive.

What has freely come we now let freely go.

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Everything that we have,

Everything that we are,

Every moment is a blessing from our God.

It’s endless love that we breathe,

It’s endless love that we receive.

What has freely come we now let freely go.

What has freely come we now let freely go.

Everything that we have,

Everything that we are,

Every moment is a blessing from our God.

It’s endless love that we breathe,

It’s endless love that we receive.

What has freely come we now let freely go.

What has freely come we now let freely go.

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Unity of Reno gratefully acknowledges the members of our spiritual family who have helped to make this

morning’s service possible:

Unity of Reno gratefully acknowledges the members of our spiritual family who have helped to make this

morning’s service possible:

Power Point – Sybil Furman & Gerrie JordanMeditation – Linda JohnsonAnnouncements – Curtis WeetheeUshers – Julie Bingham & Jeri RaoHospitality – Melayne & Bill BakerCD Sales – Linda GipsonBookstore – Fran StineGreeter’s Table – Elizabeth Haverstock

Power Point – Sybil Furman & Gerrie JordanMeditation – Linda JohnsonAnnouncements – Curtis WeetheeUshers – Julie Bingham & Jeri RaoHospitality – Melayne & Bill BakerCD Sales – Linda GipsonBookstore – Fran StineGreeter’s Table – Elizabeth Haverstock

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You are walking in the Light

In the Light, in the Light

You are walking in the Light

In the Light of God.

In the Light, In the Light,

In the Light, In the Light,

In the Light, In the Light,

In the Light of God.

You are walking in the Light

In the Light, in the Light

You are walking in the Light

In the Light of God.

In the Light, In the Light,

In the Light, In the Light,

In the Light, In the Light,

In the Light of God.

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You are walking in the Love

In the Love, in the Love

You are walking in the Love

In the Love of God.

In the Love, In the Love,

In the Love, In the Love,

In the Love, In the Love,

In the Love of God.

You are walking in the Love

In the Love, in the Love

You are walking in the Love

In the Love of God.

In the Love, In the Love,

In the Love, In the Love,

In the Love, In the Love,

In the Love of God.

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You are God’s perfect child, and we love you

just the way you are!

You are God’s perfect child, and we love you

just the way you are!

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The Light of God surrounds us

The Love of God enfolds us

The Power of God protects us

The Presence of God watches over us…

Wherever we are, God is!

The Light of God surrounds us

The Love of God enfolds us

The Power of God protects us

The Presence of God watches over us…

Wherever we are, God is!

Prayer for ProtectionPrayer for Protection

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Let there be Peace on earth and let it begin with me;

Let there be Peace on earth, the Peace that was meant to be.

With God as Creator, family all are we.

Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony!

Let there be Peace on earth and let it begin with me;

Let there be Peace on earth, the Peace that was meant to be.

With God as Creator, family all are we.

Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony!

Peace SongPeace Song

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Let Peace begin with me, let this be the moment now.

With every step I take, let this be my joyous vow:

To take each moment and live each moment in Peace eternally.

Let there be Peace on earth and let it begin with ME!

Let Peace begin with me, let this be the moment now.

With every step I take, let this be my joyous vow:

To take each moment and live each moment in Peace eternally.

Let there be Peace on earth and let it begin with ME!

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You are the light of the world,

You are the light of the world,

You are the light of the world,

You are the light...

You are the light of the world,

You are the light of the world,

You are the light of the world,

You are the light...

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So let your light so shine,

So let your light so shine,

So let your light so shine,

Let your light shine...

So let your light so shine,

So let your light so shine,

So let your light so shine,

Let your light shine...

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You are the joy of the world,

You are the joy of the world,

You are the joy of the world,

You are the joy...

You are the joy of the world,

You are the joy of the world,

You are the joy of the world,

You are the joy...

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So let your joy so shine,

So let your joy so shine,

So let your joy so shine,

Let your joy shine...

So let your joy so shine,

So let your joy so shine,

So let your joy so shine,

Let your joy shine...

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Unity Ministry of Reno is a spiritual community centered in God,

fostering spiritual growth, inner strength, integrity and learning. Through the teachings of Jesus

Christ, faith, prayer and meditation, our loving family provides

inspiration, healing and service to our church and community.

Unity Ministry of Reno is a spiritual community centered in God,

fostering spiritual growth, inner strength, integrity and learning. Through the teachings of Jesus

Christ, faith, prayer and meditation, our loving family provides

inspiration, healing and service to our church and community.

Our MissionOur Mission

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Welcome to

Welcome to

of Renoof Reno